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The IRS Could Take a Cut of Your Social Security Benefits if Your Income Exceeds Certain Thresholds
I've yet to meet anyone who gets excited about filing their taxes, but for most it's a dull afternoon and then they get a refund deposited to their bank account. That's not the case for many seniors, though. There's usually no tax withholding on their retirement account withdrawals, so many actually...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Investors went on January emerging market buying spree, report shows
Portfolio flows to emerging markets at $35.4 bln in JanuaryEquity and debt flows were minus $9.6 billion and $45 blnChinese equities saw $2 bln in inflowsBy Marc Jones LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Investors piled into emerging market countries' debt to the tune of $45 billion and bought up $2 b...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Is Etsy an Undervalued Growth Stock?
Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) operates on a capital-light business model that generates solid free cash flow.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 14, 2025. Th...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Super Investors Just Bought These Stocks
In this video, I will go over the third-quarter activities of 12 super investors -- which stocks they bought and which they sold. I'll be talking about Warren Buffett, Bill Ackman, Mohnish Pabrai, Chuck Akre, Howard Marks, Terry Smith, Pat Dorsey, and more. Watch the short video to learn more, consi...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
BUZZ-FX options wrap - Pricing reflects current FX situation
Current option market pricing is consistent with a lack of actual/realised volatility and improved risk sentiment. The USD call over put premium for many currency pairs has also been reduced to reflect the recent USD setback from 2-year highs to 2-month lows. However, implied volatility has started ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
BUZZ-Brazilian retailer GPA falls on JPMorgan downgrade
** Shares in Brazilian retailer GPA PCAR3.SA plunge as analysts at JPMorgan downgrade their recommendation on the stock to "Underweight" from "Neutral"** GPA shares drop around 6% in early Sao Paulo trading, making it the biggest faller on local benchmark stock index .BVSP, which is ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Why Is Amazon Spending Over $100 Billion in This Category in 2025?
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is slated to spend nearly $105 billion on capital expenditures, primarily to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock price...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
BUZZ-US defense stocks rise as Russia-Ukraine talks in focus
** Shares of U.S. defense companies rise broadly in early trading, tracking European peers, as investors eye talks between United States and Russia on possible Ukraine peace deal ** Lockheed Martin LMT.N climbs 0.9%, RTX Corporation RTX.N rises 1.7%, Howmet Aerospace HWM.N gains 0.9% ** Northrop Gru...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Expeditors International beats quarterly estimates, helped by higher rates, demand
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Global freight forwarder Expeditors International of Washington EXPD.N reported fourth-quarter profit and revenue above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, as strong demand for its ocean and air freight services helped with rate increases.Shares of the company were up 1.4% in mornin...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
This Company Just Initiated a Quarterly Dividend: Time to Buy?
Biotech giant Renegeron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: REGN) reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings on Feb. 4. The company's results were strong, coming in ahead of analyst estimates. Regeneron's shares jumped by about 5% as a result.Besides the earnings beat, the drugmaker announced anot...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
BUZZ-Medtronic falls on weak sales in surgical unit despite Q3 profit beat
** Medical devices maker Medtronic's shares MDT.N fall 5.7% to $87.49, set to snap a five-day winning streak ** Co posts Q3 sales of $2.07 bln for its surgical devices unit, missing analyst est of $2.13 bln, as per data compiled by LSEG ** Co says a change in buying patterns by its distributors ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Should Stock Market Investors Buy Airbnb Stock?
Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) operates an asset-lite business model that generates robust free cash flow.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 13, 2025. The ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
CANADA STOCKS-TSX opens slightly higher, investors assess inflation data
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index edged higher on Tuesday as investors parsed through the country's inflation data.At 9:31 a.m. ET (1431 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index .GSPTSE was up 0.1% at 25,511.31.Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Watsco Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Watsco Inc WSO.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $2.37 per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $2.06. The mean expectation of thirteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $2.14 per share. Wall Street ex...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Hillman Solutions Corp reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Hillman Solutions Corp HLMN.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 10 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, identical to the same quarter last year. The mean expectation of nine analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 11 cents per share. Wall Street expected results to range...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Vulcan Materials Co reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Vulcan Materials Co VMC.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $2.17 per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $1.46. The mean expectation of nineteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.78 per share. Wall ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens higher with Fed policy, Trump tariffs in focus
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday, as investors focused on potential tariff developments and the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest-rate strategy following last week's drop in Treasury yields.The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 37.8 points, or 0.0...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Donnelley Financial Solutions Inc DFIN.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 40 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 61 cents. The mean expectation of three analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 49 ce...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Axsome Therapeutics Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Axsome Therapeutics Inc AXSM.OQ reported a quarterly adjusted loss of $1.54 per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $-2.08. The mean expectation of seventeen analysts for the quarter was for a loss of $1.02 per share. W...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
